Overview

• Garrett Crochet, a left-hander with no prior starting experience, is named the Chicago White Sox Opening Day starter, marking a significant shift for the team.
• The White Sox, undergoing a rebuild, traded away their former ace, Dylan Cease, leaving a gap in their rotation.
• Crochet's selection is based on his potential and impressive spring training performance, despite past injuries.
• The new rotation also includes Michael Soroka and Erick Fedde, both of whom have had strong springs and are expected to play key roles.
• The White Sox focus on defense and pitching improvements, aiming to rebound from a 101-loss season.